Sound Blaster Arena Surround USB Gaming Headset -

Sound Blaster Arena Surround USB Gaming Headset -

From the leaders of PC gaming audio comes one of the most eagerly-anticipated partnerships of the year. A must-have audio weapon diehard gamers all over should be equipped with - the Sound Blaster Arena Surround USB Gaming Headset - compLexity Edition.

This limited edition Arena Surround headset is the successful fruition of Creative's collaboration with one of the most elite teams in e-sports. Sporting the distinctive compLexity team logo and colors, the new headset will be proudly adorned by compLexity in all their competitive matches.

Be it a laptop or desktop, get ready to take in hassle-free, crystal clear audio from the 100 per cent digital USB connection. The powerful built-in Sound Blaster X-Fi technology with EAX support gives you unrivaled 3D positional surround sound so effective you can hear the stealthy tread of your enemies advancing softly towards you clearly. Combined with VoiceFX to disguise your voice and Silencer technology to suppress background noise, this headset is the clear audio weapon of choice for the demanding gamer at the top of his game.

What's more, no worries about experiencing any discomfort when you are using the headset for long extended gaming sessions. The light, flexible headband and soft earpads ensure maximum comfort while the Precision Full Spectrum drivers deliver unparalleled sonic accuracy. Get set to achieve optimum performance with the detachable noise-canceling microphone and handy in-line volume control.

The Sound Blaster Arena Surround - compLexity Edition. Empowers you with an acute sensory advantage so good, your enemies will never know what hit them.

Eliminate background noiseTotal concentration on the game is key to victory. Activate the Silencer feature for intelligent noise-suppression when gaming in noisy environments.

Take on different audio personasAdd that extra oomph to your game when you morph your voice into different characters with the VoiceFX feature. Amuse your comrades and taunt your enemies to your heart's content!

Great Product, but not true "Surround Sound" as it's still only a stereo headset. But, that aside, the sound quality is great!Mar 29, 2010
By G. Jones
"Celtic Xena"
About the only thing I'd like to see improved is a TRUE "Surround Sound" capability - as in, 2 speakers in each side, so sounds from the front come from the front & those from the rear come from the rear... as it is, they're very responsive, very crisp & clear; the mic works great but while any of the voice-alterations might be fun, for my voice, since it falls into the "furry contralto" category for women, the "male" option sounds too gruff & the "female" option sounds squeaky... but the noise-canceling feature for the mic works fantastic without undue degradation: great for areas w/ lots of noise, & this headset is great when I want to really rock out w/ my music as well as some really intense gaming while not making enemies of those around me! This also works great for keeping my hands clear when doing business while talking, taking calls, etc. One note: the relatively light wire from the left side of the headset to the inline volume control _should_ be clipped to your pocket or lapel, etc. so that it's properly anchored as the wire from the volume control to the USB port is heavier. Other than those few nitpicks, a great product!

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Gaming Headset BarMar 20, 2010
By Sean BentzenThe quality of this product is unparalelled today. The sound is crisp and the comfort beats anything else out there right now. The integrated microphone is great for in-game chat and all of the nifty effects you can add to your voice through the included software gives it an additional touch of style. I recommend this headset to anyone serious about sound and gaming. The price is well worth it.

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Nice headset, but afraid it's going to breakJul 12, 2010
By Colin SmithAs a long time gamer, I have gone through dozens of headsets! I have to say that these are the most comfortable and the best sounding so far. By best sounding I mean the Headphones and the Mic. Both are clear and deliver great sounding audio. The one drawback I see for these... well two really... One is the seeming flimsiness of the PLASTIC where the head band meets the earphones. This is a weak point on almost every headset I have owned, with the one exception of the Plantronics GameCom. (too hot)

I am constantly treating these with a careful gentleness, hoping they won't break and I will at least get my money out of them... and THAT is very annoying.

Overall, for what is expected, good quality sound and the ability to wear them for those 6, 8 or 10 hour gaming sessions, these are a fine choice.

Ooops, forgot to add the second drawback... damn goofy looking! Who wants a white headset? A doctor maybe?

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Good HeadsetMay 24, 2010
By Justin Green
"jstn"
I'll start off by saying the sound quality in this headset is the best I've ever heard. I am an online gamer and I've gone through several different sets trying to find the perfect sound. I've had icemats, bose, sennheisers and this set produced the best quality. The down side to this headset unlike what I've read in other reviews, is the comfort level for me. When I play, I tend to play games for 3-5 hours straight and after the first few hours the top of my ears tend to rub too much and almost feel sore. My bose set I can wear for 10 hours straight and do not have this problem. Also in chat programs such as ventrilo/teamspeak I randomly am told that I sound like a robot and its scratchy for my teammates. Other times they say the sound quality of my mic is great. I may have just received a bad set. Overall its a great headset I would have taken a replacement if they had any available at the time.

Good for GamingJan 19, 2012
By Melany S. Basaran
"1stof4"
It had been a few years since I felt the need to purchase a new headset. I like the USB sound card types as I have on board audio. These are awesome. Light weight and the sound is great. Are they true surround sound? Prlly not but they are comfortable and they do deliver positional sound when gaming. Nobody has complained how I sound when speaking in vent and I hear them fine. They also block outside noise well. Another plus imo is the mic is flexible and has no goofy cover that will eventually come off. I am no audiophile but I do like my music to sound nice when I listen to it, these provide that. The biggest plus is that I can wear them for long periods when gaming with no discomfort.